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ArticleEquine veterinary journal2025

A genome-wide association study for recurrent laryngeal neuropathy in the Thoroughbred horse identifies a candidate gene that regulates myelin structure.

Charlotte L McGivney, Beatrice A McGivney, Gabriella Farries, Katie F Gough, Haige Han, Amy R Holtby, David E MacHugh, Lisa Michelle Katz, Emmeline W Hill

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Charlotte L McGivneyUCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
Beatrice A McGivneyPlusvital Ltd., The Highline, Dun Laoghaire Industrial Estate, Dublin, Ireland.
Gabriella FarriesUCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
Katie F GoughUCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0040-1958
Haige HanPlusvital Ltd., The Highline, Dun Laoghaire Industrial Estate, Dublin, Ireland.
Amy R HoltbyPlusvital Ltd., The Highline, Dun Laoghaire Industrial Estate, Dublin, Ireland.
David E MacHughUCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
Lisa Michelle KatzUCD School of Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5547-2089
Emmeline W HillUCD School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.

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Science Foundation Ireland 11-PI-1166
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundEquine recurrent laryngeal neuropathy (RLN) is an economically important upper respiratory tract (URT) disease with a genetic contribution to risk, but genetic variants independent of height have not been identified for Thoroughbreds. The method of clinical assessment for RLN is critical to accurately phenotype groups for genetic studies.

objectivesTo identify genetic risk loci for RLN in Thoroughbreds in a genome-wide association study (GWAS) following high-resolution phenotyping. STUDY

designCase-control.

methodsThoroughbred horses were characterised as RLN cases and controls using resting and exercising URT endoscopic examinations and laryngeal ultrasonography, with the case-cohort supplemented using a questionnaire. Genotypes for 43 831 autosomal single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) from n = 235 horses (n = 110 cases; n = 125 controls) were used to estimate trait heritability and identify significantly associated SNPs in a GWAS. Haplotypes were examined in cases and controls and risk allele frequencies were examined in a population cohort (n = 3126).

resultsHeritability was h MAIN LIMITATIONS: The main study population was young. Horses in the control group had no evidence of RLN as 2- or 3-year olds but may have developed RLN later.

conclusionsGenetic markers for RLN were identified which may be useful for the development of a polygenic risk score. Candidate genes with functions in neuropathies may further the understanding of RLN pathobiology.

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Genetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenome-Wide Association StudyHorse DiseasesLaryngeal DiseasesMyelin SheathAnimalsCase-Control StudiesFemaleHorsesMalePolymorphism, Single NucleotideDAAM2geneticshorseLRFN2myelinrecurrent laryngeal neuropathyrisk lociRLNupper respiratory tract

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PMID39791379
PMCPMC12135753

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